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IMarsh
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Leeds East Airport

Post by IMarsh » Tue Dec 07, 2021 1:29 pm

What? was my reaction when I saw this signposted on my way down from Leeming last week. Anyway, it turns out that this is actually a redevelopment of the former RAF Church Fenton. Looking at the website https://www.leedseastairport.co.uk/ they have appeared to have kept the old RAF buildings, which in my view is good.

Any military movement? I honestly don't know, but looking on ADSBExchange a few moments ago I did notice Apache "Outlaw1" tracking from there, so maybe it will see some action.

Alf
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Re: Leeds East Airport

Post by Alf » Tue Dec 07, 2021 1:37 pm

Its been open as a GA airfield for a few years, this looks like a bit of rebranding to attract more business?

mdobuk21
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Re: Leeds East Airport

Post by mdobuk21 » Tue Dec 07, 2021 1:58 pm

Can be a busy little airfield. Plenty of military movements with helis using it asa fuel stop. Great cafe onsite too.

POL
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Re: Leeds East Airport

Post by POL » Tue Dec 07, 2021 2:29 pm

It's been called Leeds East Airport since 2015. The website is, I think, new though.

mdobuk21
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Re: Leeds East Airport

Post by mdobuk21 » Tue Dec 07, 2021 5:59 pm

There was an Apache on a fuel stop just after lunch today

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